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Dr. Simon Ticho, MD

Anesthesiologist

El Centro, CA

26 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Ticho, Anesthesiologist in El Centro, CA?

    Dr. Simon Ticho, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in El Centro, CA. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Ticho graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine and completed his residency at Louis A Weiss Mem Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Ticho is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ticho’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ticho’s office at (760) 339-7100.

    Where did Dr. Ticho go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Louis A Weiss Mem Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year

    • Medical School: University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il | University of Illinois College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Ticho board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Simon Ticho, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Ticho speak?

    Dr. Ticho and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ticho typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Ticho diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Ticho. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
    • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
    • Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
    • BPH with LUTS
    • Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
    • Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
    • Cataract
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes-related cataract
    • Cloudy lens from diabetes
    • Diabetic eye cataract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract

    Also known as:

    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cataract
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    Also known as:

    • Swollen Kidney
    • Kidney Disease
    • Hydronephrosis
    • Kidney Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N1330: Unspecified hydronephrosis

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Ticho typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Simon Ticho may include:

    Please contact Dr. Ticho's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Ticho accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ticho accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 339-7100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ticho accept in El Centro, CA?

    Dr. Ticho in El Centro, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Health Care Provider

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    Where is Dr. Ticho's office located?

    Dr. Simon Ticho's Primary Practice

    1415 Ross Ave

    El Centro, CA 92243

    (760) 339-7100

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    What hospitals are Dr. Ticho affiliated with?

    Dr. Ticho has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    El Centro Regional Medical Center,El Centro, CA
    Pioneers Memorial Hospital,Brawley, CA

    What is Dr. Ticho's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Ticho's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144256371.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ticho?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ticho

    What is Dr. Simon Ticho's specialty?

    Dr. Ticho is an Anesthesiologist near El Centro, CA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Simon Ticho affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Ticho is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: El Centro Regional Medical Center, Pioneers Memorial Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Anesthesiologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Simon Ticho accepting new patients in El Centro, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Simon Ticho is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Simon Ticho offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ticho's office at (760) 339-7100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Simon Ticho?

    Please contact Dr. Ticho's office at (760) 339-7100 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ticho's office located?

    Dr. Ticho's office is located in El Centro, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Simon Ticho have?

    Dr. Simon Ticho is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.